Dremels versus clippers

**IRescue452** · 08-26-2008, 11:47 AM

For those of you who go to the vet/groomers...how often do you go? I check my animals once a week and clip whatever nails that are starting to go past the quick enough to clip.

**Taz_Zoee** · 08-26-2008, 11:56 AM

Not often enough.

And that's why I ordered the pedipaws thing so I can keep it up between visits. Zoee's nails are not excessively long because I'd hear them clicking on the hardwood floors. But I'd like to maintain them like you do so the quick recedes back.

**Chica** · 08-26-2008, 02:13 PM

I am so glad you posted this too. I was wondering if the dremels were noisy. I have been cutting Chica and Coco's nails myself with the scissor kind. They both move around alot but I get it done.Now I won't buy a dremel. Thanks for the tips everyone.

**pomtzu** · 08-26-2008, 02:29 PM

I picked up a small light duty Dremel at Walmart today for $20. It comes with the rechargeable battery pack - is 2 speed - and VERY quiet (it had a partial charge so I checked it out because I was concerned that it would be too noisy) and the housing is very sturdy. It's small enough to be comfortable to handle. I have it charging for a full charge overnight and will give it a try tomorrow. Even if the dogs absoutely won't tolerate it, it has lots of accessories available and I can find uses for it around the house. I'll post after it has been dog tested!

**Flatcoatluver** · 08-26-2008, 03:34 PM

I use clippers when I do clip my dogs nails, but most of the time I have the groomer clip there nails and she uses both a clipper and a drummel.

**chocolatepuppy** · 08-26-2008, 04:31 PM

Clippers here. I clip my dogs nails weekly.

**k9krazee** · 08-26-2008, 04:55 PM

I have both and used both.

I really, really like my dremel. I ordered a small purple one off of petedge and it's great. First I ususally trim the nails, then use the dremel. It's my favorite for Jack (and Shadow) because of the black nails. You can also round them off nicely and they look better.

Because I'm the only one to do their nails and since I can't do them regularly the dremel is really nice because you can get them a lot shorter with it.

**Pam** · 08-26-2008, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

I picked up a small light duty Dremel at Walmart today for $20. It comes with the rechargeable battery pack - is 2 speed - and VERY quiet (it had a partial charge so I checked it out because I was concerned that it would be too noisy) and the housing is very sturdy. It's small enough to be comfortable to handle. I have it charging for a full charge overnight and will give it a try tomorrow. Even if the dogs absoutely won't tolerate it, it has lots of accessories available and I can find uses for it around the house. I'll post after it has been dog tested!

Thank you for posting that! I never thought of Walmart. Should the dogs not like it you are only out $20 and, like you say, you can find other uses. I will stay tuned but think I may just go to Walmart tomorrow and pick one up for myself!

Sometimes after I use the clippers on the dogs I file their nails with my human nail file.

I do that so the edges are not so sharp. It is not fun to have a freshly clipped dog nail on your bare skin! I think since mine tolerate the nail file they might tolerate a dremel if it isn't too loud. Come to think of it, the sound shouldn't bother them because they have the grooming clippers buzzing over their bodies all the time!

**pomtzu** · 08-27-2008, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Pam

I will stay tuned but think I may just go to Walmart tomorrow and pick one up for myself!

This Dremel is a winner! Wish I had thought of this solution a long time ago. The fur balls only go to the groomer about every 3 months for their hair cuts/trims, so in between I had to pay the groomer or vet for their nails cuts.

I gave it a trial run on the pooches, and since it is so quiet, they weren't spooked by any loud noise. At first they were afraid of the vibration against their nails, but got used to it rather quickly. I only did a couple of nails on each dog since I need to cut the hair between their toes since it gets in the way, and it's hard to hold the hair out of the way and get a grip on the nail at the same time!

I only have one complaint on the Dremel - the packaging!!! It came in one of those hard plastic bubble packs that you practically need a crowbar to open. The person who thought that up needs to be tarred and feathered!

**Pam** · 08-27-2008, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

This Dremel is a winner! Wish I had thought of this solution a long time ago.

I knew I should have waited. Now to explain - - I had to stop at Lowe's today after work, and there is a PetsMart next door. I decided to run in there to look at dremels and they were $59.99. I was not going to spend that much so I left with the thought that I would drive to Walmart. Then the thought struck me that I could probably find one at Lowe's. I did find one, although it was $39.99. It is cordless with two speeds and felt nice and light in my hand (some were on display in the store). I went ahead and bought it, all the time thinking to myself - "you could probably get this for half the price at Walmart." Anyway, I'll try the one from Lowe's and if it doesn't work out I will return it and buy the one at Walmart.

I have been wanting a dremel for quite some time now. I also belong to a poodle board and most of the gals there use them. When I first got Bella I did all of her grooming (monthly) and did her nails weekly. I then used a groomer for about six months (monthly) and I wasn't so good with the interim nail clipping, and the quick has grown down more than I like it to be. I went back to doing my own grooming and I do the dogs' nails weekly. I think with the dremel I might be able to get closer each week and maybe get them shorter in time. It will also be nice to be able to cut Ripley's nails shorter (they are totally black) without cutting the quick. I feel like I am really cutting blind with him.

I'll let you know how I do. I plan to try them tomorrow.

**lute** · 08-26-2008, 11:59 AM

I do my dogs' nails every week. I use clippers. I don't not like dremels I just don't use one.

**Ginger's Mom** · 08-26-2008, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by IRescue452

For those of you who go to the vet/groomers...how often do you go? I check my animals once a week and clip whatever nails that are starting to go past the quick enough to clip.

Ginger goes to the groomers once every three months, with me giving her baths in between. I have her nails clipped at PetsMart during the "in between" months. So, I guess the real answer to your question would be every 4-6 weeks I have her nails clipped.